Background
Cassidy, John Edward A. was born on January 31, 1896 in Ottawa, Illinois, United States. Son of Andrew Douglas and Margaret Lucile (Fox) Cassidy.
Cassidy, John Edward A. was born on January 31, 1896 in Ottawa, Illinois, United States. Son of Andrew Douglas and Margaret Lucile (Fox) Cassidy.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Notre Dame, 1917.
Admitted to Illinois bar, 1917. General practice after 1921. Member Cassidy, Cassidy, Quinn & Lindholm.
Attorney general Illinois, 1938-1941.
Director Peoria-Journal Star, Incorporated., Sheridan Bank: Commissioner of the Illinois State Welfare Department Delaware Democratic national conversations, 1932-1936, 40, 56.
Member Illinois Conference repealing 18th Amendment, 1933. Lieutenant infantry, 101st Machine Gun Battalion, American Expeditionary Force, World War. Clubs: Creve Coeur, Peoria Country.
Married Susan Marie Casey, August 11, 1923 (deceased). Children: John Edward, James A. (deceased), Susanne Isabella, Colleen Margaret, Marilyn Frances, Thomas Vincent, Owen David, Douglas Joseph and Diane Marie (twins).